In the news, you hear "tuition is expected to increase from the current cost of $1,250 to $2,900 over the next ten years." this represents a % increase from the current tuition. explain how you found your answer. you.

Percent increase = (new number - original number) / original number...* 100
                           = (2900 - 1250) / 1250...* 100
                           = 1650 / 1250...* 100
                           = 1.32 * 100
                           = 132% increase <===

The answer for this question is 80